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TODAY’S ANSWER:
ANSWER: THE FIREFLIES OVER THE MEADOW IN PULSES COME AND GO. —JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL (Scroll down for more)
James Russell Lowell
February 22, 1819 – August 12, 1891 • aged 72 • Poet, Critic, Editor & Diplomat
Overview
James Russell Lowell was an American poet, literary critic, editor, professor, and diplomat. A prominent nineteenth-century literary figure, he was associated with the group of New England writers known as the Fireside Poets.
Early Life & Education
Lowell was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College, graduating in 1838. He later earned a law degree from Harvard Law School but ultimately devoted his career largely to literature, teaching, and public service.
Poetry & Satire
Lowell published his first poetry collection in 1841. Among his best-known works are The Biglow Papers, A Fable for Critics, and The Vision of Sir Launfal, works that combined poetry, satire, social commentary, and literary criticism.
Abolitionism
Lowell became involved in the movement to abolish slavery and used his writing to address the issue. His political poetry and editorial work reflected his belief that literature could participate directly in the major social debates of his time.
Editor & Professor
Lowell taught languages at Harvard and became the first editor of The Atlantic Monthly in 1857. He later worked with other influential publications while continuing to produce poetry, essays, criticism, and books.
Diplomacy & Legacy
Lowell later represented the United States diplomatically in Spain and the United Kingdom. His combination of poetry, criticism, scholarship, editing, and public service made him an important voice in nineteenth-century American intellectual and literary life.
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